Let’s Answer Some Dental FAQs Before the New Year!
WE HEAR A LOT of the same questions from patients and parents of patients, so let’s wrap…
Dentures vs Implants: Perfecting Your Smile for the New Year
As we step into a new year, many of us are contemplating resolutions, and for some, achieving a perfect smile may be on the list. Whether you’re considering dentures or dental implants, finding the right solution for your dental needs is crucial. At Maple Avenue Family Dentistry in Barrington, RI, we understand the importance of…
No, Vaping Is Not a “Healthy Alternative.”
WE’VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental…
What Are the Main Ingredients in Toothpaste?
WE’VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with…
Happy TMJ Awareness Month!
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities…
Sugar Is the Main Cause of Childhood Cavities
2 OUT OF EVERY 5 KIDS have at least one cavity by the time they finish elementary school, and the…
Don’t Take Dental Advice From TikTok!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of…
Sealants Are a Protective Shield for Teeth
40% OF KIDS WILL have at least one cavity by the time they start school, usually due to…
What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
Is There a Wrong Way to Breathe?
“MOUTH-BREATHER” HAS made the rounds as an insult in recent years, but breathing primarily through the…